Mindless Meanderings of Schroedawg

"Teachers affect eternity; no one can tell where their influence stops." ~Hnery Brooks Adams Raising a child far away from family is a difficult task, let alone finding a suitable care provider during the day while you are at work. It is hard to trust people in general and it is hard enough when you're on your own trying to find the best suited place for your child. I was lucky enough to find Teacher Becca and will forever be grateful for the love she showed our child, and all the children in her care, the past  two years. I have a very close friend, Denise, to thank for the "hook up", and her expertise has always been spot on. It's hard to put into words how much someone means to you and how much their love, compassion, and patience is valued. Becca is a beautiful person inside and out and she loves her family as much as she loves each of the children that have been in her care. Madelynne learned so much about other cultures, learned some French, can s

...We discovered and rescued a swarm of bees in the orchard... Attended a "protest" party. :) Kamren's Birthday Kamren's party Piper at Kamren's Birthday  Danced by the sunset in a field of daisies... Learned to fly a kite Flying a kite  Found the perfect light...  Practiced Portraits...  Gained patience while bird watching... Cedar Waxwing Hummingbird friends Yellow Finch? And otherwise, we've just been hanging around. 

Our spring has jumpstarted summer a little earlier than anticipated. Of course, they're reporting record breaking temps, which could mean no campfires in the high country and drought in the valley's below, but regardless, it still remains so beautiful in our little nook of the PACNW. We have been on two official camping trips this spring: Mora and Kalaloch, both along the rugged, wild coast. The coast is my favorite place to just be....to relax, to detox, to live, to meditate. We were fortunate to share our Memorial Day excursion with our very close friends, Nikki and Steve, and of course, adorable Olivia and Madelynne. Having friends like them in life is really pretty remarkable. I am so blessed by their friendship and love. They are the best! Here are highlights from our trip(s) to the beautiful Pacific Coast. Rialoto Beach  Running at the campground-Mora Toys "Coffee" and her tablet Sailaway Sailors washed up along shore Coast Guar